The Institute of Geodynamics at the National Observatory of Athens operates and maintains the national Accelerometric Network, a computerised Seismic Detection network of sensors capturing seismic activity by pulling data from more than 350 stations spread across the entire area of Greece. Dr. Nikolaos Melis discusses how this information is being used in or can be extended to practical applications from precaution and warning systems to construction and restoration projects. Having recently completed the unification of all national seismic data networks, the Institute now works in collaboration with European institutions in order to create a real-time unified pan-European infrastructure network to strengthen the estimation, correlation and prediction capabilities of both earthquakes and tsunamis. We talk about the legacy and history of the Institute of Geodynamics which was founded in 1893, combined with the unique location and strong seismic activity in Greece, making it one of the oldest establishments in the field and a leader in seismological research. Interviewed by George Voulgaris for Tech Talks Central.

  Researchers’ Night is held for one night in several hundred cities all over Europe and beyond. The purpose of is to convey to the general public the key ideas that Research is a necessary ingredient for progress, the Researchers are an integral part of the community and their profession is both fun, challenging, interesting and worth pursuing. On September 25th 2015 Researcher's Night will be held at the Hellenic Cosmos venue, in Athens. Tech Talks Central interviewed 20 Scientists & Researchers from 5 research centres that are presenting their work during Researchers' Night.